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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
NULL AND VOID.
Judge McConnell's OPINION of the
Local Option Law,

Local Option Law.
The ground upon which Judge Nc.
Connel denied the application to ell
join the Walsh county %canvassing board
and thus prevent them from counting
the vote in favor of local option is as
follows:
l. The a | of Intoxicating liquor be.
ing licensed by the United States, the
territory cannot pass laws in c%ontraven-
ton Of the laws Of the United States, the
distinction between q state and a terri
tory being only such as are granted by
the organic act.
2. The law is in c"ontravention of
the rights Of property.
3. That the law as passed by the leg
islature has been interpolated so as to
read, cat the next annual election"
instead of"At the next general election"
The jamestown Alert thus defines the
foregoing opinion:
Judge Mcconnell took the ground
that it Was doubtful whether the writ of
prohibition would lie in such Il case; that
the laws cited by counsel were in ex-
lstence when the appeals upon the
questions Of the constitutionality of the
prohibition law in Iowa and Kansas had
been taken, and must have been consid-
eredb by the supreme court of those states;
that said petitioners might have pre-
scented this matter at any time before
said election, and were guilty Of laches
in not doing so; that to nov grant a writ
of prohibition would greatly and unnec-
essarlly interfere with the operation of
the election laws, and that if the position
of the petitioners as to the unconstitu-
tionalitity Of the law be correct, they
lose NJ rights by the denial Of the writ.
1t would appear, therefore, that the
local option legislation Of last winter
was null and void,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Tureeneff,s Peculfaritias.

Turgencff was very neat about his per-
son, changing his underclothing every
day, etc. Polonsly's surprise at his man.
ner of brushing his hair led to the state
ment of q curious fact with regard to Tur-
geneff's skull. II brush it, fifty times on
the right side. fifty on the left, then l take
this comb and pass it through 100 times.
What are you surprised at? There is still
another comb-a fine one." Then he ex-
planned that his love of brushing his hair
was inherited from his mother, who was
once seized with O mania for dressing
everybody's hair. She combed the heads
Of the maids, and once in Moscow called
a poor old invalid soldier in from the
street, seated him at her dressing table,
combed, arranged and anointed his hair,
and then gave him money and dismissed
him. In continuation of this subject he
mentioned the curious fact above referred
to. He was convinced that his temples
had never grown over in infancy and that
his brain was covered only by the skin on
the spot where there is slight depression.
''Wben I was at boarding school," he
said, II felt q sort Of giddiness whenever
the children tapped on my temples with
their fingers, and as children never have
any mercy, sometimes they pressed my
temples Intentionally and almost made me
faint"
Turgeneff was not wholly wrong on
on this point, for when the doctors exam
ined him after death they found that his
skull was very thin, and possibly it was
thinner still on his temples, so that it act
ually did yield under strong pressure,
particularly in childhood.
He was as particular as he was person.
ally neat. He always put things in Or
der when he found them strewn about
the children's piaythings, clothing, etc.
like q nurse. And once, when he had
forgotten to put his scissors in place, he
got out of bed, lighted a candle, and only
went back when everything OH his writ
ing table was in due order. He could not
write if anything was out Of place.
Miss Hapgood in The Independent.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Confederate captives at Big shanty.

A large cable, fastened to stakes, en-
circled us round, OF the outside of which
walked the soldiers who guarded us. They
all walked the same way, and the soldier
whose post was No. 1 bawled out when he
neared either end Of his walk, Fright
about!" which was the signal for oil the
guards on duty to right about at the same
time and so prevent any chance of a pris-
oner's crawling away unperceived. I was
struck with this wise precaution On the
part of the enemy, for already I was be-
ginning to look for some chance to get
away, and doubtless others of those chat
ing Confederates were doing the same.
As it was, the regular tramp, tramp of
the soldiers feet and the clock like 'right
about" Of the master Of ceremonies con-
WINGED US all of the hopelessness of any
such undertaking. I had no blanket, and
so, with a heavy heart and q weary head
and wide open eyelids which sleep refused
to visit, lay down alongside of my men on
the bare bosom of mother earth, n of
the most miserable and wretched of men.
Ext Confederate Colonel in Philadelphia
Times,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

There is no doubt about the honest
worth Of Ayers Sarsaparilla as a blood
purifier. Thousands, who have been
benefited by its use, will latest its virtues.
This remedy cures liver and kidney
complaint, and eradicates every trace OF
disease from the system.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
st. Bernard's Telephone.

The monks of St. Bernard have brought
the telephone into their service of mercy.
The famous hospice is now in telephone
communication with the Cantine de PROF.
and the village of st. Pierre, US also with
the Cantine de Fontinte and the village of
St. Cheney, on the Italian side.-Boston
Budget,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

II is now reported that James G.
Blaine will return to the United States
next June Wis Japan, reaching San
Francisco about June 20. He will visit
various important points en- route to his
home in Name.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Christmas IN Canada.

Christmas IN Canada.
Are you going to spend Christmas in
Canada. If SO take advantage of excpr-
sions to Toronto and Montreal on
Wednesday Nov. 30, and Wednesday
Dec. 7th.
Tickets will be good for forty days and
will be sold at less than one single fare
for the round trip.
You will haye the choice Of six routes
between Minneapolis, st. Paul and Chi
cago.
For further particulars ask the nearest
agent of the st. P. M. 4 NJ. Ry.
C. H. WARREN,
35tf General Passenger Agent.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
New Land Rlanks

A late order Of the general land Office
requires a now form of non-mineral affi-
davit with each proof. The INTER-
OCEAN has secured a copy Of the new
form and printed a large supply. The
price Is IS cents per dozen. Send in
your orders.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
List ofI,atterS.

Remaining uncalled for at the post
Office at Devils Lake. D. T.. for the week
ending Dec. 8, 1887. Ifnot called for
within thirty days they will be sent
to the dead letter office. Parties calling
for any of said letters will please say adj
vertised:
Blackmore James Myers Isaac w
Crawford w J MacPhee j PC
Campbell John w Parker H F
Collins Joshua Thompson Nils
Cation James Thomas Col NJ A
johnson John So Watson VIM
Mouhlen y
H. G. RASMUSSEN, p. NJ.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

Bank Of Minot will furnish monev on
. moments notice for loans for farm or
city property. Write them. ut
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
II. G. RASMUSSEN, p. NJ.

Promptness is a good motto. 1t is
hard to find anything more prompt than
St. Patrick's Pills. They are a pleasant
cathartic and a good medicine. Sold by
G. O. Moloney.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Overcoat Found,

An overcoat was found OH Fourth
street and left in my care. Owner can
have same by paying tor this notice.
p. OHFIORH.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Val BlatZ Beer,

Did you notice the advertisement o
Schnit g. Co? 1t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

Don't buy your Christmas presents till
you see our stock. CoRDNER e. Co.,
New Building, Kelly Avenue.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Christmas Reduction-25 Per Cent.

Just Received-Large stock ofclothing
for men, boys and children-the largest
stock in Devils Lake. Overcoats for
men, boys and children, and the price
will please everybody. No trouble to
show goods. My stock of felt boots and
rubbers is the finest one in the north
on prices. I have fine maple syrup
shipped direct from New York farmers.
:'3tf PASQUALE De FIORE.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

NJ. H. Lynch received a carload of
the celebrated Blatz Milwaukee beer
Thursday. For sale by the case or bot
tie. Send in your orders. If
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Just Arrived.

The largest stock Of silver ware in tho
northwest. Call and inspect.
2Stf MORRIS JEwELRY STORE.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

Fresh oysters at Maurice's. If
Go to F. w. Mann Co. and get prices
on Monitor stubble plows. Every pillow
guaranteed. tt
The Dakota and Eastern Mortgage Co.,
of Devils Lake, loans money to make
proof and on farms for from one to five
years time. Offices in First National
Bank. d. w. Ensign, Secretary; A. o.
Whipple. Treasurer. 1Gtf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

Land Office at Grand Forks, Dakota. Nov -, 1851
Notice 10 hereby given that the following named settler
has filed notice OF his intention to make ana. proof in
support Of his claim. under sec 1901 B U !. and that
said proof will be made before the judge or in his
absence before T G Saundeu clerk Of the district court
at Devils Lake. D 7, on January 10, 1888, viz:
THOMAS G HAYES. II L No, 968s, for the ea swA
and lots 6 and I, &c 6, town l55, range o..
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his sol.
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of said land
Daniel 3 Martin, John Nc Donald, Thomas Moran,
Remi villsudrs. all Of Devils Lake, OAK.
ss41 BCTITfANY, Register.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
BUSINESS NOTES,

Old papers for sale at the INTER-OcEAN
Office, SO cents a hundred.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

To Thresh1ng Machine Owners
And others interested in Steam Boilers
that require repairing at any time. AS
I have had all e p%erience and practice of
boiler making and repairing in its vari-
u branches for 10 years, / am now
prepared to do such work Mt any time at
Devils Lake or elsewhere. Some men
have m idea that flues that are burnt out
cannot be repaired. That is a mistakes;
| can weld pieces to them and give good
satisfaction. 1 Il be found at the
Brooks House or by inquiring at flour
mill, Devils Lake.
#3i-37 MARTIN O'CONSOR.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
SllVerwar0.

The largest and best line In the north.
west at Merris' jswelry store. 2Stf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
1nuruto be made. Cut this out and return to Us

aanMPuto be made. Cut this out and return to Us
khlN Y and We will send you free something Of
VU great value and Importance to You, that
will start you in business which will bring
you in more money right away than anything else IN
this world. Any one can do the work and live at home.
Either sex, all ages. Some thing new, that just coins
needed. This Is one Of the genuine, Important chances
Of q lifetime. Those who are ambitious and e~ntsrpris.
Ing will not delay. Grand out6t free. Aedress TAFT
&C.,, AuEdsa. Maine. 1ySs
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
7. E. jerks, Local Agent.
;. II. WARREN. General Pass. Agent, st. Paul, Mum
A. MARVEL, General Manager.
w.. s. ALEXANDER. Traffic Manager

lklllf N7I0N has revolutionized the world dur.
Nvb ing the last half century. Not
HUH least among the wonders Of in
ventive progress is o method and
system OF work that can be performed all over the
country without separating the workers from their
homes Pay liberal. Any one can do the work; either
sex: young or old; no special ability required Capt.:
tai not needed; you arc started free. Cut this ont and
return to us and We will send YOU free something o.:
great value and importance to YOU. that will start you
in business, which will bring you In more money
right away than anything else in the world. Grand
nCCp s 81; a we sslps,ssa H 81 .h in ; nssys'. o f i ;n9es:
UIlI ton. Those who are in need of profitable
work that can BIO done while living At home
should at once send their address to Hallett + Co.,
Portland, Maine, and receive free full information how
either sex, Of all ages, can earn from s. to s25 per day
and upwards wherever they live. You ore started
free. Capital not REQUIRED. some have maids over $50
in a single d " ut this work. All succeed. lys5
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

See that the NUMBER you get at Schmit
. Costs registered! 1t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Lots! Iots!!

| represent the railroad company in
the sale of its lots in Devils Lake. Par
ties desiring to acquire business lots or
residence lots sufficient in number to
make a home, can now obtain them at a
low price. Call and examine list. 4. O..
Whipple, First National bank. l5tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Barley Wanted.

1 will pay the highest market price
for barley. (35tf) JOHN w. MAHER.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
To Thresh1np Machine Ou

Three good coal heating stoves for sale
cheap. Apply to w. w. Wishart. 35tf.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Certainly

You can get money on land from Eaton
& IIigbee. If you learn their liberal
terms You can't help being satisfied.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

Old papers for sale at the ISrER-OcEA,
Office at so cents II hundred.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03
Given Away!
New Years Day!

Anybody purchasing at
one time not less than Five
Dollars worth of Dry
Goods receives a ticket
for a chance at the draw
ing to begin Monday,
December 9Th. Every
body is invited. Goods
all sold at Lowest Posi-
bic Figures, and upon
their merit. Call and be
convinced.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

Fresh oysters at Maurice's. t
Fresh oysters ut Maurice's. I
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-03

35tf General Passenger Agent.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29

Sanders. Looks like Mr.. Peterson's
big Noofunland dog. don't it?' 1T do
look powerful like that animile. seq
Charley, easy like. 1t don't walk ex-
actly like dog. either seq she.
:Mebbc he's tired. seq Charley. She
didn't say nothin' more for mint.
but KEEP a-eyin' tn thing mighty
sharp. why. do declare, ef it don't
look like bar scz she, laughin' ner-
vous like. Some like bar seq he.
She jest stopped quick N set her heels
t'gether-rap! 4 do b'lieve It's a
bart Charley put his hand up to his
eyes. give good look at tn thing-it
uz purity near 'em by that time-'n he
lowed it wuz bar, sure 'nuf, N tn
little schoolma' am got white uz sheet.
She looked round real quick. They
WIZ bout half way down tn hill. No
body in sight but their two selves. No
body cd hear 'em if they holIered. Tn
road w SO steep behind that they
couldn't climb back w fast ez tn
bar. They wuz * bluff on the right
hand side too steep fer climbin', n on
the left hand wuz a steep canyon two
hundred feet deep. n most straight
steep. No go there. Charley hadn't
. gun ner nOthin'. N tn little woman
didn't expect any thing but t be bar
meat in bout two minutes. Tn bar
ux a-comin' right straight ahead. He'd
seen EN- n started a good gait t onct'-
y SIC ed see his large eyes a-glistenin'
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
Slams Bronze Coinage.

The mint at Hamburg, Germany,
has received contract for $4,000. OOJ
bronze coins which will constitute a
new currency for the kingdom of Siam.
The coins will be of several denomina-
tions, and will bear on one side the
portrait of the King of Siam, while on
the other side will be an allegorical
figure representing Genius. a West.
phalian firm furnishes the metal. The
new coinage will replace the present
zinc currency, and the number issued
is about five coins per head for the
population of Siam. 1t will keep the
Hamburg mint busy for five months.
As recently as 1860 the Siamese silver
coinage still consisted of roughly
spherical pieces of silver of various
sizes, which were formed of portions of
silver rods, which were first bent to-
gether and aftcrward trimmed at the
ends and hammered. the whole being
stamped with two or three devices de-
noting the value. In 1861 the Siamese
Embassy to England made a contract
with q Birmingham firm for the circu-
lar silver coinage of seven denomina-
tions, which has since been the money
of the realm.-N y Sum
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
THE SEPUuTE WYE.
Tho Secluded Life Led by the Nuns Of o.:
Famous Roman Convent.

Tho Secluded Life Led by the Nuns OF o:
Famous Roman Convent.
) The Via Merulana Convent in ROmo
will remain in the possession of the
nuns until the death of the last of
them. when the property will go to.
the city. The sixteen remaining Fran
ciscan nuns. who are called the Sepultc
Vive, are still in the old monastery
where they once received a visit from,
the Princess of Wales. These nuns.
some of them ladies of noble families.
observed very strict rule.
Once entering the convent. they
never leave it alive. They never sec.
men. not even the priest who says
mass in the chapel. The altar is
screened of, and they can just see the.
elevation of the Host. Through
small aperture they receive holy COM
munion. Iron gratings and linen
vail guard the small opening through
which they make their confessions.
They never undress for repOse, but
spend half the night in prayer, and
keep. except in extreme cases of ILL
ness. perpetual abstinence from
meat. They make almost every thing
they use, even to shoes and medicines.
If parent of one of these nuns dies /.
the announcement is not made. to tho
nun herself, but in general terms it ia
said that one Of them has lost by death.
father or mother, rs the case may be-
Cor. Boston Herald. IS
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29

1.-The bar us cz peaceful n playiIl
ez kitten, n he'd q muzzle on beside.
N all their fghtin' waz' fraud. least
ways till Charley hitso hard it riled tn
barn he used his claws n tried &
hug. He'd riz up when he'd seed
Charley. coz he w glad to meet a
friend. N thought he'd git fed. N
when Charley knocked i'm over tn
bank he thought ez tn bar uz fat he
wouldn't come t much harm a-rollin'
down. N he didn't After Charley'd
got his gal home n kissed her good.
night like he uz allars used t. it. he
went back up tn canyon after tn bar
n found m n fetched i'm back, n
next day lie w sold N took away. n
nobody knowcd emmy better till Char.
ley'd got married n w gone of. n
his podner tole me all erbOut it. ~
Montana Cor. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
He Tuck de Hog.

remember very well the first case
I ever had to defend in court. NV
Client a negro, had tuck hog. -
My father left me to make my own be-.
ginning and to wrestle with Justice
alone. / said: ''Jim. when you arc,
called plead not guilty, and ask for.
trial by jury"
Eyes. sah." said Jim.
When Jim was called he stood mn
and the clerk read in his stereotypcd
way the Indictment. ending CONTRARY
to the form and statute" etc. and
asked:
whereof are you guilty or not.
guilty.
''Sah?" said Jim.
Read it over" said the JUDGE: and
over again it was accordingly read and
to the same concluding Interrogation
Jim again responded. .'Sah?"
''See here, your said the iudce-
''he is asking you if you took that hoe
or not -
And to my horror Jim scratched hi.
head and. with . confiding smile. said.
YES. sab, ledge. tuck de hop:,s ~.
% ended my first lesson.-Cor. N q
Pieeysae.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
DEATH BY HANGING.

What the Struggling OF Suspended Per.
sons After Execution Indicates.
The opinion was recently expressed
by physician that person struggling
after being hanged would suffer just as
long as the struggle continued. Doc
tors differ. DR.. Bluthardt is of the OPP
posite opinion. '.As soon." said he,
''as the pressure takes place upon the
trachea and the blood-vcssels of the
neck, there is congestion Of the brain,
followed by congestion Of the lungs;
and insensibility and cessation Of
respiration Immediately ensue. TIE
congestion of the brain makes the per-
son unconscious"
"Will he kick or struggle while in
that condition of unconsciousness?"
THAT depends on the muscular
action. If the spinal cord is ruptured
during the fall. the jerking that takes
place by the body falling and stretch
ing the cord-usually called a fracture
of the spine-is followed by paralysis
of the entire body, in which case there
would be no struggling. That is how
the man ought to be hanged. But as
to cases in which struggling of the
body occurs, that is mere nervous
twitching. In the battle of Lexington
l saw man shot with u large ball in
the skull, which was blown right off
He ran for distance of 25O or 800
yards toward the field hospital, and
then fell. He must have been dead be-
fore. or soon after, he began to run;
but at the moment of being struck he
had turned round toward the hospital,
and the idea of getting there being the
last in his mind, had caused his body
to take bee line toward me. Hang
ing is the same kind of death as
drowning. Many people have been
taken out of the water who, when re.
stored, rccollected nothing that hap
pened after they fell in. There have
been cases. too. of men hanging them
selves. and remaining unconscious for
hours. who, after being Refrigerated.
did not remember any thing subse-
quent to the atlixing of the rope or
handkerchief"
''But if the rope should be SO clum-
SHY fixed as to miss the larynx and
slip too near the edge of the chimp
Then the person would probably
die by suffocation of the lungs, and
congestion of the brain would take
place any way"
''And if the rope be placed under OF
over the larynN, so as to leave no space
between itself and the neck. and the
knot is fixed in the proper place under
the ear. no pain is felt by the suspend.
ed individual, after the drop has
fallen, whether he kicks. moves,
struggles or remains perfectly motion
less?"
''None whatever." - Chicago Jour-
nal.